AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 1; Ask the Editor

Repair of Sternal Dehiscence Using Sternal Talon® Device

A patient post-sternotomy presented with sternal dehiscence and underwent debridement of the sternum with insertion of Sternal Talon® plating. The sternum was debrided with a saw and pectoralis flaps were advanced but left connected to the chest wall. Sternal Talon® plates were placed across the sternum beginning at ribs 3-6. Each plate was anchored with screws lateral to the sternum. The sternum and manubrium were reapproximated at the midline with the titanium plates and screws. The pectoralis muscles were sutured together at the fascia level over the plates. The fascia and chest wall were then reapproximated. How is this procedure coded? ...

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